NHPC commissions part of 300 MW Rajasthan solar project – CNBC TV18

NHPC Ltd, India’s state-run hydropower giant, has commenced commercial operations of 107.14 megawatts (MW) at its 300 MW solar photovoltaic (PV) project in Karnisar, Bikaner, Rajasthan.

The partial commissioning, effective from April 12, 2025, comes after successful trial runs conducted on April 10.

This marks a notable step in NHPC’s transition towards a more diversified renewable energy portfolio, as it looks to supplement its core hydropower operations with solar capacity. The company informed stock exchanges that it will announce commercial operation dates for the remaining capacity in due course.

The Rajasthan solar project is expected to support India’s broader renewable energy ambitions while aiding local economic development in the Bikaner region. The project aligns with the government’s clean energy targets and aims to help reduce the country’s carbon emissions.

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While the announcement was made in compliance with Regulation 30 of SEBI’s Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements (LODR), NHPC has been updating stakeholders about the project’s progress since 2022.

Shares of NHPC Ltd closed at ₹84.19 on Friday, down 0.20% on the BSE. Investors will now be watching for timelines on the commissioning of the remaining 193 MW capacity.